THORNBURY-BASED footballer Ross Staley was one of four second year scholars at Bristol Rovers to be offered a professional contract.
Left sided midfielder Staley joined Rovers four years ago after previously playing for Thornbury Falcons and St Valier.
Ellis Harrison, Mitch Harding, Jordan Goddard were the other players offered deals.
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